This is my submission for this month's Art Bead Scene Challenge, Ice Storm. I haven't had a lot of time lately, but I wanted to squeeze the project in. Even if it's difficult, sometimes it's important to make time for artistic pursuits that invite your attention. My submission includes a bird toggle from my family at Green Girl Studios, twig charms from Scattered Light, Swarovski crystals from Fusion Beads, different kinds of quartz crystals from Talisman Associates Inc., and cornerless cubes from Saki Silver.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Art Bead Scene: Ice Storm...
This is my submission for this month's Art Bead Scene Challenge, Ice Storm. I haven't had a lot of time lately, but I wanted to squeeze the project in. Even if it's difficult, sometimes it's important to make time for artistic pursuits that invite your attention. My submission includes a bird toggle from my family at Green Girl Studios, twig charms from Scattered Light, Swarovski crystals from Fusion Beads, different kinds of quartz crystals from Talisman Associates Inc., and cornerless cubes from Saki Silver.
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This is very precious-looking. From the charm to the dove (?) fastener. *pats your back*
wow! this and the one below are lovely. you are spectatular!!!
Thanks, Alba! In art school one of the worst things you could say about someone's work was that it looked "precious".
I never really understood that. For me, the word "precious" is a good thing. It implies something that can't be replaced and is loved and cherished. Sure, this may be a little kitsch, but why does good art have to be some abject thing?
So, THANK YOU! Precious is a good thing.
Thanks Jean! I've been working like crazy and hopefully it'll all pay off. I'm really excited about the new pieces.
Andrew, you are really beyond talented. I make jewelry but I would buy yours in a heartbeat. That is praise from someone who studies jewelry and loves it beyond what it is. It is my "art", although I fall on my face sometimes. You rule!!! Your balance is so intensely fantastic. That Lisa Kan piece is amazing. I bet she is really pleased.
I very rarely use the word precious. I always write what I mean. "Precious" I meant like "priceless" almost. SO there, booya people who think it's no good!!
THANK YOU JEAN! You're really wonderful for saying that.
I think that I fall on my face more than even I would like to admit. I've actually literally fallen on my face more than I would like to admit. Maybe Cynthia will recount the story. It's bloody.
I'm definitely not born of motherless perfection. I think our faults and flaws are beautiful and are often times the most defining and characteristic elements to who we are and how we are seen by the world.
When I make ugly or what I consider bad work, I hardly ever destroy it. I always save it for later to learn from and help inform the process later on. It's a growing process that grows from an learned space.
And thank you, Alba. I took it as a compliment. I'm not like those weird-o kids. I like the word.
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